Adult Education - New York Botanical Garden

Just for Fun Classes
fun With Botanical Watercolor
4 Tuesdays, Oct. 16–Nov. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
132BIL140 Section A, Manhattan, Laura Vogel
4 Sundays, feb. 24–March 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
133BIL140 Section B, NYBG, Laura Vogel
Enjoy painting realistic botanical watercolors
in a relaxed atmosphere. This introduction to
watercolor is designed for students without
experience as well as those who wish to improve
or broaden their skills. Lectures and demonstrations
are enhanced by individual instruction. Work
at your own pace to complete several paintings of
a variety of subjects. Please bring lunch.
$342/$308
fun With Botanical draWing
4 Mondays, Nov. 5–26, 6:15–9:15 p.m.
132BIL145 Section A, Manhattan,
Mary Christiansen
3 Mondays, March 4–18, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
133BIL145 Section B, NYBG, Beth Breakstone
3 Thursdays, March 21–April 11 (no class April 4),
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
133BIL145 Section C, New Canaan Nature
Center, New Canaan, Conn., Marilyn Reilly
Have you ever wished you could remember the
details of a plant long after you saw it? Using
principles of botanical illustration, this introductory
class teaches you how to make accurate drawings
of plants. Develop keen observational skills
to determine proportion and perspective. Practice
drawing plant components, including branches,
stems, leaves, and flower parts for personal
enjoyment or to broaden your drawing skills.
Please bring lunch to classes meeting all day.
$228/$205
Botanical art through the centuries
Tuesday, March 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
133BIL202, NYBG, Stephen Sinon
View magnificent hand-painted folios showcasing
the talents of the leading engravers, artists, and
painters from the 14th through 19th centuries.
Learn about the roles these works played
in disseminating botanical and horticultural
knowledge. Join the head of Information
Services and Archives of the LuEsther T. Mertz
Library in the Rare Book and Folio Room for this
exceptional overview of the major monuments of
botanical and natural history illustration. (Limited
enrollment.)
$38/$34
To register or for more information, call 800.322.NYBG (6924) • nybg.org/AdultEd
New! seasonal oil painting en plein air
4 Tuesdays, Sept. 11–Oct. 2, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
131BIL204 Section C, NYBG, Lucy Reitzfeld
Learn to capture nature’s light and color when
painting outdoors using techniques developed
by the Impressionists. A location in the Garden
will be chosen that highlights the season’s
spectacular display. Aspects of outdoor painting
to be covered include proper palette setup, color
mixing, underpainting, brushwork, and varnishing.
In case of adverse weather conditions, work on
paintings will continue indoors. A list of needed
supplies will be provided upon registration.
$186/$167
introduction to Botanical draWing in
color
wednesday–friday, Sept. 19–21, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
131BIL213, Manhattan, Wendy Hollender
Using techniques of observation, sketching, and
illumination, master the fine art of illustrating plant
form and color with realistic results. Develop a
notebook of beautiful, frame-worthy illustrations
using graphite and colored pencils. No previous
experience necessary. Please bring lunch.
$238/$214 (Includes a $5 Materials Fee)
New! pencil sketching in the garden
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 & 23,
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
131BIL249 Section C, NYBG, Elissa Gore
Explore the Garden’s diverse topography,
sketchbook in hand. Learn the basic skills
needed to make descriptive drawings of
the landscape. Practice constructing a line
drawing, creating tonal areas, and the basics
of perspective. The class is open to all levels of
artistic ability. In case of rain, students will work in
the studio. Come to the first class with a carry-all
containing at least a 9x12 inch sketchbook (or
larger), 2B and 4B pencils, and an eraser. Please
bring lunch to classes meeting all day.
$186/$167
New! ART iN THE GARDEN: fALL SPLENDOR EN
plein air
Sunday, Oct. 14 (Rain Date Oct. 21), 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
132BIL252, NYBG, Lucy Reitzfeld
This course is designed for students of all levels
to paint, draw, or sketch in the Garden. Begin
with a short lecture on basic techniques for
working in nature such as composition, color,
value, and line quality. Continue with plein air
drawing, the instructor providing individual
coaching during the session. All mediums are
welcome, including oil, acrylic, charcoal, pencil,
pastel, oil pastel, and watercolor (no solvents,
please).
$76/$68
Botanical art 49
Premier Watercolor Class
with Award-Winning
Botanical Artist
Beverly Allen
New! THE wONDERS Of wATERCOLORS:
Botanical painting
wednesday–friday, Oct. 31–Nov. 2,
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
132BIL605, NYBG, Beverly Allen
In order to produce a compelling yet
accurate painting, we will discuss
drawing techniques, composition,
perspective, and the importance of light
and shade to create form. The mixing and
layering of color (primarily using a six-color
palette) and the translation of tone in color
to create a three-dimensional painting will
also be explored. Techniques from initial
washes to dry-brush finishing will be
demonstrated and individual instruction given.
One subject will be worked upon; some students,
depending on their level, may
complete a painting. Please bring lunch.
Prerequisite: Botanical Watercolor II–BIL332.
$460/$430
A former graphic designer and illustrator,
Beverly Allen has been a botanical artist
since 1998. Her work is held in private
collections as well as in the Shirley Sherwood
Collection, Highgrove Florilegium for
the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Trust, Royal
Horticultural Society Lindley Library, Isaac and
Alisa Sutton Collection, and Botanic Gardens
Trust, Sydney. She has exhibited in Sydney
and internationally since 1999 and was
awarded a Gold Medal at the Royal Horticultural
Society’s exhibition in 2007. In 2010
she was awarded the inaugural Gold Medal
for Botanical Art by The New York Botanical
Garden. She co-founded and is president of
The Florilegium Society at the Royal Botanic
Gardens, Sydney.